Dancing On My Own
Dancing with Pride: Short Film Collection • 13m
Directed by Alexandra Cuerdo, Dancing On My Own is a love letter to the queer Asian experience, inspired by New York's radical dance party Bubble_T. A hybrid documentary/narrative, this short film stars Joy Regullano (Supportive White Parents), Princess Punzalan (Yellow Rose) and features artists from the Bubble_T community, including actor Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live).
This project was funded by the VSCO Voices Artist Grant, given to 5 leading artists from underrepresented communities across America.
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